Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- how resolve your ideas effectively within a relevant professional context
- how to apply appropriate textile concepts, techniques, methods and processes in the realisation of your project to a higher level
- how to select and use thorough, varied and relevant research towards the development of a final project
- how to utilise contemporary design contexts to direct your outcomes
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- evidence the practical development of your work in an organised way
- identify an individual and ambitious approach to the discipline through the realisation of practical work to a professional standard
- resolve conceptual and technical problems in the production of design collections, prototype fabrics, paper and materials and where applicable, products
- produce work demonstrating higher levels of refinement
- apply a variety of practical skills effectively and professionally in the making and finalisation of your work
- work and use machines and equipment safely and professionally in the studios and workshops
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- communicate ideas effectively to an advanced level using a variety of written and visual formats
- employ digital skills to an ambitious level to support your learning
- identify, select and draw upon a wide range of subject specific, printed and electronic sources to inform and challenge your thinking
- present your work in a professional manner
- solve problems, study independently, manage your time effectively and produce work to set deadlines
- demonstrate innovative approaches to engagement with professional practice and employability opportunities
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- evaluate and challenge the conceptual and practical boundaries of your discipline
- apply methods of independent inquiry through the selection of research, materials, media and processes to explore your ideas
- use higher levels of analysis in the translation of your ideas to an intended context
- apply a considered and critical approach in the development of ideas and experimentation into a resolved and coherent body of work
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Demonstration | 5 |
Seminar | 2 |
Lecture | 10 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 30 |
Practical | 90 |
Wider reading or practice | 30 |
Supervised time in studio/workshop | 73 |
Tutorial | 20 |
Follow-up work | 100 |
Completion of assessment task | 90 |
Total study time | 450 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
WSA Creative Services: Students can access a wide range of 2D and 3D printing and laser cut facilities..
Harvard citing and referencing systems, including citethemright online resource:. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/referencing
Digital Learning resource for students to access digital support and tutorials. www.lynda.com
Blackboard. http://blackboard.soton.ac.uk Panopto via Blackboard An on-gong relevant reading list to specific projects will be listed on the project brief/s and available on blackboard
The Academic Skills Library page for study skills support:. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash
Academic Integrity issues:. http://library.soton.ac.uk/sash/what-is-academic-integrity
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Portfolio | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Portfolio | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal